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Bioscience with Management BSc (Hons)

Birkbeck, University of London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Covid-19 global pandemic has highlighted the central role that biosciences play in understanding new diseases and their impact on human health. It has also highlighted the important role that biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies have in developing, manufacturing and distributing such therapies, illustrating the synergy between basic bioscience and the industrial sector for improving human health.Our BSc Bioscience with Management will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and applications of modern bioscience at the same time as equipping you with essential management skills. This combination offers you the opportunity to operate at the interface of many scientific and business careers. Learning with internationally recognised researchers, study on this bioscience with management degree will provide you with an academic grounding in the science that underpins modern bioscience.You will develop a sound knowledge of scientific principles across a range of disciplines, including biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, drugs and drug discovery, genetics, immunology, microbiology, and physiology. You will understand their applications, the opportunities for commercial exploitation and how these can be effectively managed.Practical laboratory experience will be an important element of your degree. In tandem with your scientific understanding, you will develop practical and data analysis skills that will support an evidence-based, critical approach to scientific discovery and business applications. You will also practise creativity and team-building that drive scientific and business innovation. You will develop the technical, intellectual and social skills needed for careers in research, medicine, teaching, and the wider application of scientific knowledge in the modern workplace.


This course has an evening timetable with lectures, seminars and classes taking place in the evening.


Highlights

- Birkbeck provides state-of-the-art, specialist laboratories and facilities for studying biological sciences in the heart of academic London.- In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), in a joint submission with UCL, Biological Sciences at Birkbeck were ranked 11th in the UK.- You will be taught by internationally distinguished experts who work with governments and institutions around the globe to extend the boundaries of knowledge.- Working in close collaboration with the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology, a joint institute between Birkbeck and UCL, we are recognised for the excellence and international impact of our research.


Careers and employability

Birkbeck’s BSc Bioscience with Management graduates complete the degree with a set of valuable attributes and skills, for example:- analysis, critical evaluation and synthesis of evidence, concepts and principles- data analysis and problem-solving- practical laboratory skills- high-level oral and written communication skills in English- research skills.You will find bioscience graduates in the following kinds of roles:- pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies- NHS laboratory analysts- civil service- biosciences academic research.We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,060per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : BBC

with a majority of science-related subjects (biology, chemistry and/or mathematics). A-levels in general studies and critical thinking are not accepted.

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University information

Birkbeck, University of London

  • Campus address

    Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, Camden, WC1E 7HX, England

Study in the heart of London with a huge range of cultural, leisure and economic opportunities within a short walk of the campus.
A vibrant international student community from over 100 countries with access to an extensive programme of events and activities.
Birkbeck graduates are awarded globally recognised University of London qualifications – a mark of quality and excellence.

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